The winter solstice is the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches its lowest declination of -23.44°, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs around December 21 annually and has been observed as a time of renewal, family gathering, and the symbolic rebirth of light across civilizations.
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These 24 solar terms mark when Winter Solstice appears, peaks, or transforms through the seasons.
Solar term #22 · Dec 21-23 · Water
The winter solstice solar term
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